Employees say:
"When I had a medical emergency, all of my colleagues (office-wide and firm-wide) were supportive through action. I was given an enormous amount of flexibility to manage my health situation while remaining with my full salary and benefits and given so much back-up support to manage my clients and projects. My firm is truly like a professional family... we care for each other and support each other."
Employees say: "When I came to the company, I was assigned a mentor who was helpful and welcoming. She told me people would continue to be friendly and that it wasn't just for show to a new employee. I have been so impressed with how true this has been. I have never worked for such a welcoming place. I feel like my ideas are heard, and I just want to do better and offer more."
Employees say:
"The is a tradition of thoroughly and transparently discussing issues inclusively within the organization among affected stakeholders until a fair consensus is reached. It may take a little longer, but it leads to a well thought out result and with broader support and buy-in from throughout the organization."
This international law firm operates across the U.S. and in Asia with about 2,500 employees, and has been on the Best Places to Work list for more than 20 years.
Last year, the company laid off 58 workers amid a tough climate for big law firms. It was its first reduction in force since the Global Financial Crisis of 2008. Of the company’s attorneys, a combined 34% are people of color, disabled, veterans, or self-identify as LGBTQ+.
This international law firm with offices across the U.S. and Asia has been on the Best Companies to Work for List for more than 20 years.
- In 2022, the firm hosted open discussions on well-being, bringing in a third party to quantify the results and better inform Perkins Coie’s Strategic Diversity & Inclusion Plan, which lays out metrics and goals to help support the firm’s diverse legal staff in their continued success.
- The Diverse Team Member Hotline is a safe space, staffed by trained professionals, where members can provide feedback, raise concerns, and elevate any challenges.
- Perkins Coie has added several well-being benefits for employees, including three Heart & Soul Days, discounts on Peloton services and equipment, and subscriptions to Hinge Health and Family Concierge care service for eligible staff.
- In March 2023, the company laid off 58 business professionals, citing a downturn in legal work as the driving force.
- “Perkins Coie has been very responsive to the ever-increasing stresses of life in these turbulent and troubling times, with additional mental health programs and resources that are so very much needed and can be hard to find,” notes one employee. “I believe that the firm is doing everything it can to make it easier for employees and their families to access the care and programs that they need.”
Employees say:
"In my experience, the people here, at their core, have strong beliefs about the value of diversity and inclusion. So, it does not feel like a corporate exercise or a box to check. It is engrained in the culture, and it creates significant opportunities for all to succeed."
Employees say:
"This firm truly encourages a healthy work-life balance. They absolutely practice what they preach. Services for mental and physical health are provided to their employees, which after the last few years, so many of us need. As a new employee, I am so thankful for this healthy work environment."
